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VECSEL Laser Systems and Associated Equipment

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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18 Feb 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NPL Management Limited focuses on acquiring VECSEL Laser Systems and associated equipment. This contract, under the industry category of laboratory and optical precision equipment, is classified as a public undertaking. Located in Teddington, United Kingdom, NPL Management Limited completed the procurement through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, with the contract awarded to Vexlum Oy, Ltd from Finland. The contract was active and signed on 29th January 2026, with the award notice published on 18th February 2026.

This tender represents an important opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced laser systems and precision laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality goods swiftly and effectively. Companies with expertise in optical technologies and single-frequency laser systems are well-suited to engage with such contracts. Though the procurement method chosen was direct, indicating a less competitive selection process, businesses with unique or niche offerings might find nurturing a partnership with entities like NPL Management Limited beneficial for future procurement prospects.

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Notice Title

VECSEL Laser Systems and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

The procurement covers the supply of two VALO SHG intracavity-doubled single-frequency VECSEL laser systems-one factory-set to 467.000 nm and one to 436.000 nm-including their integrated pump lasers, control units, cooling flowmeter, manuals, and characterization reports.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06577f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014964-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEXLUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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